Saturday, July 14, 2007
It's time to check the attic — yours and Grandma's — for the items that the July/August issue of Country Home has deemed the top 10 collectibles.
• Aesthetic movement transferware from the late 1800s. Hang these Asian-influenced plates and platters on the wall, where their asymmetric and geometric patterns can make an artistic statement.
• Six-board chests. These storage pieces crafted from wide pine planks are beloved for their simple shape and construction. Don't touch that original paint!
• Enid Collins purses. Group the painted and plastic stone-studded bags and boxes from the mid-20th century for an offbeat display.
• Stone garden ornaments. Look good anywhere. The fancier the carving, the greater the value.
• Pattern glass compotes. Use these footed bowls in the kitchen or on the bedroom vanity to hold baubles and bangles.
• Coin silver spoons. These utensils, made in the 1800s from melted coins, don't contain quite as much silver as sterling. Use them on the table every day.
• Homespun textiles. The coarse fabrics were spun by homemakers and woven into solids, stripes and checks.
• Pen and ink calligraphy. You'll find examples from the Victorian era in the form of calling cards, framed art, bookplates and the like.
• World War I and II posters. Be sure to frame these patriotic artworks to protect them from UV rays and other harmful elements.
• Folk art dogs. Whether they're made from chalkware, wood or cast iron, these low-maintenance pets are so cute you just have to smile.
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